deprived
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Scientists have long known that animals tend to crave protein-rich foods when deprived of protein, but exactly how the body senses this deficiency remained unclear.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
But massive cuts in aid over the past few years have deprived a large majority of this life-saving assistance.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Experiments have shown that when people feel deprived or resentful, they become significantly more prone to gamble.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Thanks to the Ducks, the great Connor McDavid has once again been deprived of winning the Stanley Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
The years he spoke of are now past; the night comes when a bitter marriage overtakes me, desolate as I am, deprived by Zeus of all the sweets of life.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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